Castillo San Cristóbal
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Castillo San Cristóbal is a massive 18th-century Spanish fortress in San Juan, Puerto Rico, built to protect the city from land-based attacks and now part of a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
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| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| instanceOf |
fortress
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historic site → military fortification → tourist attraction → |
| architecturalStyle |
Spanish colonial military architecture
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| area |
approximately 27 acres
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| builtBy |
Spanish Empire
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| category |
Forts in Puerto Rico
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National Historic Sites in Puerto Rico → Spanish colonial fortifications in the Caribbean → |
| completedIn |
1783
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| constructionStart |
1634
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| continent |
North America
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| country |
United States
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| function |
coastal defense
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land defense → |
| garrisonedBy |
Spanish Army
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| hasPart |
bastions
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garitas → moats → plaza de armas → ramparts → sentry boxes → tunnels → underground galleries → |
| heritageCriteria |
UNESCO cultural criteria (vi)
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| heritageDesignation |
UNESCO World Heritage Site
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| laterGarrisonedBy |
United States Army
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| locatedIn |
Old San Juan
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Puerto Rico → San Juan → |
| locatedOn |
Island of Puerto Rico
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| majorConstructionPeriod |
18th century
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| managedBy |
U.S. National Park Service
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| material |
masonry
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stone → |
| near |
Castillo San Felipe del Morro
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| notableFor |
being one of the largest Spanish fortifications in the New World
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| openToPublic |
yes
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| overlooks |
Atlantic Ocean
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| partOf |
San Juan National Historic Site
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defensive system of San Juan → |
| purpose |
to protect San Juan from land-based attacks
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| region |
Caribbean
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| significance |
key element of the fortifications of Old San Juan
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| usedInConflict |
Spanish–American War
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| visitorActivities |
guided tours
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historical interpretation exhibits → |
| worldHeritageSiteSince |
1983
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Referenced by (9)
| Subject (surface form when different) | Predicate |
|---|---|
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San Juan
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San Juan Bay → San Juan municipality → |
hasLandmark |
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San Juan National Historic Site
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San Juan city walls ("San Cristóbal glacis walls") → |
hasPart |
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Capitol of Puerto Rico
("San Cristóbal Castle")
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hasNearbySite |
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Old San Juan
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hasNotableSite |
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San Juan City Hall
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locatedNear |
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La Fortaleza
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nearbyFortification |